Tag: Middle East news
US confirms airstrike on Houthi military facility in Sanaa: CENTCOM
Key TakeawaysThe US confirmed an airstrike on a Houthi military facility in Sanaa, Yemen, on December 16, Yemen time.The airstrike targeted a key command...
Over 1Mln people displaced across Syria since Nov: OCHA
Key TakeawaysOver 1.1 million people have been displaced across Syria since November 27, mostly women and children.Bashar Assad has reportedly stepped down and left...
Syrian rebels control most of Aleppo
Key TakeawaysSyrian opposition forces have taken control of most of Aleppo in a major challenge to President Bashar al-Assad.The rebels have declared a 24-hour...
Israel lifts gathering restrictions in central areas following ceasefire
Key TakeawaysIsrael lifts gathering restrictions in central areas following ceasefire.Gathering restrictions were imposed in Israel due to the launch of projectiles by Hezbollah from...
Hostilities force over 880,000 people displaced in Lebanon, food security deteriorates: UN
Key TakeawaysThe conflict in Lebanon has forced over 880,000 people to flee their homes, with more than 500,000 seeking refuge in Syria.The UN reports...
Israeli PM appoints new ambassador to US
Key TakeawaysThe Israeli Prime Minister has appointed Yechiel Leiter as the new ambassador to the US, replacing Michael Herzog in January 2025.Yechiel Leiter has...
